Maglev trains use electromagnetic force and magnets for levitation and propulsion instead of wheels. There are two main types of maglev technology: electromagnetic suspension and electrodynamic suspension. Maglev trains have advantages like very high speeds without friction, less noise and maintenance needs. However, the initial setup costs to build maglev infrastructure are very high compared to conventional trains. Overall, maglev trains represent an efficient but expensive form of transportation.
Maglev trains use electromagnetic force and magnets for levitation and propulsion instead of wheels. There are two main types of maglev technology: electromagnetic suspension and electrodynamic suspension. Maglev trains have advantages like very high speeds without friction, less noise and maintenance needs. However, the initial setup costs to build maglev infrastructure are very high compared to conventional trains. Overall, maglev trains represent an efficient but expensive form of transportation.
Maglev trains use electromagnetic force and magnets for levitation and propulsion instead of wheels. There are two main types of maglev technology: electromagnetic suspension and electrodynamic suspension. Maglev trains have advantages like very high speeds without friction, less noise and maintenance needs. However, the initial setup costs to build maglev infrastructure are very high compared to conventional trains. Overall, maglev trains represent an efficient but expensive form of transportation.
Diana Stoica Stefan Baraitareanu Ioana Izabela Dihoru Content Introduction How it works Technology Electromagnetic suspension Electrodynamic susepension Advantages and disavantages of Maglev Train Conclusions Bibliography Introduction Maglev=Magnetic + Levitation Magnetic levitation transport is a form of transportation that suspends guides and propels vehicles through the harnessing of electromagnetic force. The term "maglev" refers not only to the vehicles but also to the railway system. Maglev train uses magnetic levitation from a very large number of magnets for lift and propulsion. Has the potential to be faster, quieter and smoother than wheeled mass transit systems Introduction Power needed for levitation is usually not a large percentage of the overall consumption; In the present moment there are several countries working on the development of Magnetic Levitating trains: Japan and Germany were pioneers; USA and Australia are working in on it now. China is not a pioneer having build a maglev train from Shanghai to its city. How it works A maglev train floats about 10mm above the guideway on a magnetic field. It is propelled by the guideway its elf rather than an onboard engine by changing magnetic fields Once the train is pulled into the next section the magnetism switches so that the train is pulled on again. The Electro-magnets run the length of the guideway. How it works The train cars use gigantic magnets to hover above their tracks, decreasing the negative impact friction has on a train's speed and allowing the cars to achieve much greater speeds than normal railroad cars. Technology
In current EMS systems, the train levitates above a
steel rail while electromagnets, attached to the train, are oriented toward the rail from below. The electromagnets use feedback control to maintain a train at a constant distance from the track. Electrodynamic suspension In Electrodynamic suspension, both the rail and the train exert a magnetic field, and the train is levitated by the repulsive force between these magnetic fields; The magnetic field in the train is produced by either electromagnets or by an array of permanent magnets. The repulsive force in the track is created by an induced magnetic field in wires or other conducting strips in the track. Electrodynamic suspension At slow speeds, the current induced in these coils and the resultant magnetic flux is not large enough to support the weight of the train. For this reason the train must have wheels or some other form of landing gear to support the train until it reaches a speed that can sustain levitation. Advantages of Maglev Train The foremost advantage of maglev trains is the fact that it doesn't have moving parts as conventional trains do, and therefore, the wear and tear of parts is minimal, and that reduces the maintenance cost by a significant extent. More importantly, there is no physical contact between the train and track, so there is no rolling resistance. While electromagnetic drag and air friction do exist, that doesn't hinder their ability to clock a speed in excess of 200 mph. Absence of wheels also comes as a boon, as you don't have to deal with deafening noise that is likely to come with them. Advantages of Maglev Train Maglevs also boast of being environment friendly, as they don't resort to internal combustion engines. These trains are weather proof, which means rain, snow, or severe cold don't really hamper their performance. Experts are of the opinion that these trains are a lot safe than their conventional counterparts as they are equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems, which can keep things in control even when the train is cruising at a high speed. Disavantages of Maglev Train While the advantages of Maglev Train System may seem quite promising in themselves, they are not enough to overshadow the biggest problem with the maglev trains: the high cost incurred on the initial setup. While the fast conventional trains that have been introduced of late, work fine on tracks which were meant for slow trains, maglev trains require an all new set up right from the scratch. Disavantages of Maglev Train
As the present railway infrastructure is of no use for
maglevs, it will either have to be replaced with the Maglev System or an entirely new set up will have to be createdboth of which will cost a decent amount in terms of initial investment. Even though inexpensive as compared to EDS, it is still expensive compared to other modes. Conclusion
Maglev trains use magnets to levitate and propel
the trains forward. Since there is no friction these trains can reach high speeds. It is a safe and efficient way to travel. Bibliography ,,The Magnetic Levitation Train: A Technology Ahead of Its Time? Jens Hillebrand